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manner

manner /ˈmænɚ/ noun
plural manners
manner
/ˈmænɚ/
noun
plural manners
Britannica Dictionary definition of MANNER
[singular] somewhat formal : the way that something is done or happens
often used after in
[count] : the way that a person normally behaves especially while with other people usually singular
see also bedside manner
manners [plural] : behavior while with other people
manners [plural] : knowledge of how to behave politely while with other people
◊ To remember/mind your manners is to behave in a polite and proper way.
see also table manners
[singular] : an artistic style or method often used in the phrase in/after the manner of

all manner of

: all kinds or sorts of (things or people)

in a manner of speaking

used to say that a statement is true or accurate in a certain way even if it is not literally or completely true

not by any manner of means

see means

to the manner born

: suited to a particular position, role, or status in a way that seems very natural

what manner of

old-fashioned + literary
: what kind or sort of